Alarm Helper

Overview

Assist fire alarm technicians with installation, service, and troubleshooting of systems.

Key Responsibilities

• alarm install
• system troubleshoot
• inventory mgmt
• documentation
• safety reporting
• customer service

Tasks

-Keep jobsites clean and organized -Hold yourself accountable for Safe Driving of Company Vehicles -Support and Ensure Adherence to Company SOPs – Purchase Orders, Change Orders, etc. -Submit accurate Timesheet – job numbers/names, OT and travel pay, completed on time, etc., support transition to Electronic timesheet submittal -Ensure proper Inventory Management – review, update, and approve packing slips – submitted timely, proper material management -Assist technician with installation, service, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems along with all its related equipment -Actively Participate in required team meetings -Ensure awareness and support of Stop Work Authority -Complete all Training Requirements – Safety, Certifications, etc. -Teamwork – maintain positive interactions within your team, local office, etc. -Ensure Production Efficiency – awareness of budget vs. actual labor hours and proactive communication with superintendent -Ensure all required documents are complete, accurate and professional, with required signatures -Ensure proper Maintenance and care of equipment – trucks, lifts, tools, etc. -Ensure timely and accurate Incident and Accident Reporting -Ensure Customer Satisfaction and respond to Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback improvement opportunities -Maintain a Professional appearance -Ensure timely and complete submittal of JSAs, Toolbox Talks, Audit Forms, etc. -Learn and use project drawings to accurately and entirely interpret and installation requirement details and layout as needed -Maintain Quality Control i.e. reduce the need for return trips and warranty work -Assist technician with installation of fire alarm systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings

Requirements

• high school
• fire alarm
• 2 years
• blueprints
• communication
• safety

What You Bring

-Minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent -Must enjoy working independently and outdoors -Physical stamina and ability to perform laborious and strenuous work for extended hours, including overtime up to 20 hours per week, if necessary -Good communication skills -Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers -Ability to work overtime, out of town or on-call as needed -Learn to pull wire, mount back boxes, terminate devices, frequently climb ladders, read blueprints, layout, keep clean work area, and use appropriate equipment for any specific job such as powered hand tools, tools, lifts, etc. -Learn by paying attention and participating with all that is being asked within all aspects of the fire alarm trade -Timeliness – at the job on time; attendance; communication with supervisor; paperwork -Basic Math and Reading -Sense of pride, integrity, and organizational ability -2 years of experience as a fire alarm helper, preferred. -Understand and follow basic Safety procedures

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About Allied Fire Protection

-Turned a teenage dream into a fire-safety powerhouse. -Grew into a full-service contractor with six Texas offices. -Specializes in fire sprinkler systems, alarm detection, suppression, extinguishers, monitoring, and underground mains. -Engineers systems early in project planning, coordinating BIM designs and municipal requirements for seamless integration. -Manages everything from design and installation to monitoring, maintenance, inspections, and emergency response. -Trusted by industrial, commercial, healthcare, institutional, and residential clients across Texas on flagship projects. -Notable for its veteran-field-tech culture, apprenticeship training, and owners who still lead crews in the field. -Underground work—including water-main taps, vaults, backflow assemblies, and hydrant mains—sets it apart from peers.

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